Operations Manager - Distribution Centre

We are thrilled to announce that we are recruiting for two Operation Managers to join our Distribution centres (SDC/HDC) in Northampton.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute inventory reconciliations strategies to optimise inventory health

• Establish and maintain working relationship with the suppliers based on business strategy, cost efficiency and continuous improvement  principles to ensure an optimised product cycle through the network

• Identify and seek out opportunities to improve supplier conformance to minimise risk of H&S,  shrinkage in the network or upstream for both existing and potential suppliers

• Ensuring all metrics and KPI’s are achieved consistently

• To ensure compliance to procedures in all areas of responsibility

• To provide leadership, coaching and direction to colleagues

• To ensure that sales and profit targets are achieved together with the effective maintenance of operational standards in accordance with Company policies & procedures. 

• To act as a catalyst in identifying opportunities to improve business performance through active reviews of current process and procedure.

• Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as stock accuracy, stock shrinkage, orders accuracy

• Drive change within the operation, to further improve profitability and performance and stock efficiency of the site.

• Partner with commercial & supply chain managers and other departments in driving vendor performance

• P&L responsibilities and understanding, reportable to senior managers.

• Providing support, guidance & performance management of the management team.

• Able to confidently manage external relationships with suppliers and visitors on site and maintain key operational and customer service standards at all times.

What are we looking for:

• Someone with Management experience already working at Line Manager level or above.

• Experience with WMS & Quality Processes

• Flexible across the 7 day working week

• Ability to influence and work with the senior management team to inspire an already thriving team

• Enthusiastic approach to work, “can do attitude!”.  

• Someone with ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

• Extreme attention to detail and willingness to roll up your sleeves

• Ability to thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel

• Someone who can recognise and promote Equal Opportunities & the organisations Diversity.

• Adaptable, Organised, time critical decision maker, strong forward planning skills. 

• Someone who can motivate a diverse team and drive engagement 

• Focus on continuous improvement in various areas of work environment

• Active listener who is able to adjust their communication style to their audience to get buy in from their stakeholders

• Superior analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to dive in and quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions

• Someone who supports their team in their personal development journey and promotes learning culture 

• Inspirational leader with coaching skills to promote the right behaviour at work

What can we offer you:

Wickes’ culture is a best kept secret; it's a collaborative, down to earth, fund and exclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we will make you feel right at home.